A number of one of the most perfect readers’ feedback in keeping with tales revealed in CM and its sister titles.
‘We had been left on my own’: how ISG’s cave in is affecting pregnant team of workers
“The object in reality struck a chord. I used to be additionally made redundant following the cave in of ISG, a trifling 3 weeks ahead of happening maternity go away. Studying the ISG employees’ tales is precisely what my spouse and I are going via, hanging us in speedy debt and uncertainty about our long run. Sadly, as a senior worker, I too had been the breadwinner in our family which has now left an enormous hollow in our talent to reside and continue to exist following ISG’s dying.”
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“Over again, pregnant ladies and moms are left on my own. I used to be prone to redundancy by way of Carillion whilst on maternity go away and felt deserted by way of my managers. Worse, I used to be being driven right into a non-technical function just because it ‘suited’ part-time operating ladies. No effort was once made to create a technical function aligned with my revel in and talents.
“This was once over 10 years in the past, and it’s disheartening to peer we haven’t moved on up to we would possibly assume. I am hoping other people learn the item and mirror on how they are able to higher give a boost to those ladies.”
Why thatched roofs have carbon issues
Andy Dodson MCIOB from Solent College informed CM about his analysis at the provide chain problems regarding reed used for thatched roofs. Right here’s what our readers concept about it.
“This sounds very attention-grabbing and I am hoping the general analysis will probably be shared extensively. Are you additionally taking a look on the lifecycle carbon value of reed thatch and evaluating it with slate or tile?
“An enchanting comparability is the Stone Carbon Calculator which has been evolved by way of Historical Surroundings Scotland and is to be had unfastened by the use of The Engine Shed web page.”
“It might be glorious to peer what the analysis brings up. Many reed beds in the United Kingdom are actually unmanaged, however the distance imported fabrics trip will have to without a doubt be part of the case for bringing them again into manufacturing.
“Ecology is some other factor for dialogue. Labour value is regularly an element and the equipment which makes it simple to reap is pricey – with out it, it’s onerous paintings however now not unachievable.
“Are you a part of the thatching subject matter analysis which is recently being undertaken, or is it simply twist of fate? Please keep involved.”
Must we simply forestall development?
Readers reacted to this 21CC podcast episode, the place constructed atmosphere mavens Hero Bennett, Will Arnold and Saul Humphrey FCIOB joined a debate at the trade’s function in using down carbon emissions.
“Completely. ‘Don’t demolish’, ie, keep. That is the primary presumption of excellent conservation follow. Recycle, reuse, retrofit. Essentially, assess what adjustments are for and query the feasibility of enlargement.”
“The worldwide nuances of this dialogue are so essential, however it’s extraordinarily difficult to get purchasers to peer this larger image when they’re tunnel-visioning on the United Kingdom and their corporations’ ESG. I’m seeking to get my head round be in contact this successfully! I really like Kate Raworth’s paintings however such a lot of purchasers simply don’t get nor handle the doughnut.”
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Why the Ladies into Building closure displays badly at the trade
“It’s all the time so onerous to persuade the similar organisations who ‘champion’ the sphere and on the identical time whinge they are able to’t recruit to section with an funding that secures long run ability.
“There are some in reality excellent organisations available in the market, performing some excellent paintings, however it’s nonetheless regularly right down to the ‘dedicate if we win the bid’ or ‘it’s what we’ve all the time performed’ manner. The query is all the time ‘what’s the associated fee?’ as a substitute of ‘what’s the worth?’
“A excellent good friend of mine who works on the best stage in social price (the place the investment for such ‘tasks’ most often lies) as soon as commented that HR and company social duty by no means communicate to one another. I in finding this staggering.
“Get right of entry to to home-grown ability will have to be an absolute precedence. WiC and our personal organisation [Class of Your Own] supply an exhilarating funnel without delay into essentially the most in-demand vacancies.
“Need apprentices? Enroll. Need extra ladies? Enroll. Need extra admire? Enroll. Wish to alternate perceptions? Enroll. Wish to forestall spending cash at the identical studies yr on yr that let us know what we already know? Enroll.
“I do hope that the entire trade – pushed by way of the nice leaders – will come in combination and forestall treating not-for-profits as ‘great to haves’. We offer a essential provider to the severely depleted building team of workers.”
“I used to be a part of the inclusion consultations main as much as 2012 and was once happy there was once certain give a boost to and recruitment for ladies to be a part of the development contracts. The formation of WiC and the continued paintings was once a part of what became out to be an overly restricted legacy.
“I’m deeply saddened and disillusioned that this groundbreaking organisation is having to near. Tessa makes a very good level when bringing up the possible give a boost to from throughout the trade, but additionally without a doubt the brand new govt will have to be able to inspire this?”
